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Tim Belk will remain CEO of the family-run company, and its headquarters will remain in Charlotte.

Belk made the following statement Monday morning:

"We are delighted to have found a financial partner that sees what we see in Belk: a 127-year-old brand that remains relevant today with exceptional customer loyalty in small, medium and large cities throughout the South. We plan to grow Belk by executing our current strategic initiatives and undertaking new growth initiatives together with Sycamore. This transaction is an across-the-board win for our stakeholders."

Officials from Sycamore Partners said the following in a statement:

"We have great respect for Belk's management team and associates, its deeply rooted brand, its footprint of stores and its growing online presence. Belk is exactly the kind of investment we look for: an outstanding brand with a proven success formula and the potential for further growth."